Build Thread '83 T-top Coupe - Welding Holes in My Rear

[CarMichael Angelo]

Yeah, well, i'm not that excited about the whole thing! Lol.

Polish the rings,...I found a wheel solution that will allow the bling to shine through...

When you get pulled over,.Tell the cop that you're a wounded vet, and only have limited use of your arms, and that this is a special orthopedic fixture that was fitted by the VA that allows you to drive.

 

[Davedacarpainter]

Polish the rings,...I found a wheel solution that will allow the bling to shine through...

When you get pulled over,.Tell the cop that you're a wounded vet, and only have limited use of your arms, and that this is a special orthopedic fixture that was fitted by the VA that allows you to drive.

If only that weren't the right hand drive fixture, I'd do it, but they probably don't make it for the America's.

 

[CarMichael Angelo]

If only that weren't the right hand drive fixture, I'd do it, but they probably don't make it for the America's.

Yeah they do ya silly,...
You just flip the vice grips over.

 

[Davedacarpainter]

Yeah they do ya silly,...
You just flip the vice grips over.

 

[CarMichael Angelo]

Is that a "Why didn't I think of that" Head slap?

 

[General karthief]

No I think that's a 'why did I buy right and left handed vice grips' head slap.

 

[Davedacarpainter]

Is that a "Why didn't I think of that" Head slap?

More of an "of course" head slap.

No I think that's a 'why did I buy right and left handed vice grips' head slap.

Not at all, i had the proper ones for the united kingdom all along.....now i have to buy another set for my american car.

 

[Davedacarpainter]

Just a thought here: I might polish those rings with Mothers then coat with silicon spray.

Silicon in a paint shop Noobz. I would be hung up from the rafters by my little toes for that!

 

[Noobz347]

Silicon in a paint shop Noobz. I would be hung up from the rafters by my little toes for that!

Oh.... and the Mothers and silicon weren't to make them pretty. It was to help keep the rings from corroding due to dissimilar metals when it's all back together.

 

[Davedacarpainter]

Oh.... and the Mothers and silicon weren't to make them pretty. It was to help keep the rings from corroding due to dissimilar metals when it's all back together.

 

[Davedacarpainter]

Little more trim painted today. Outside this time. I'm especially excited about those little mirror trim pieces for some dumb reason.

 

[Davedacarpainter]

Here's a picture of my steering wheel when it was still blue. Notice those cruise control buttons and how they look like ass?

Looky what i found thanks to a guy on FEP. I don't know why I don't check ebay more often for these little things.
http://rover.ebay.com/rover/1/711-5...0001&campid=5335821607&icep_item=401094458015
Gotta get that!

 

[Noobz347]

That is a badass score. It's WAY easier to find CTs than it is to come across stuff like that... and it's not $100 either.


What's it look like under that Pep Boys steering wheel cover?

 

[Davedacarpainter]

That is a badass score. It's WAY easier to find CTs than it is to come across stuff like that... and it's not $100 either.


What's it look like under that Pep Boys steering wheel cover?

Here you go Noobz, like the brown stain it left behind?

I found an NOS center piece as well, but they want $140 for it! I just want the little ford shield that goes in the middle of the centerpiece. Oh well, i have a 1983 quarter i can glue there too. It only cost me a quarter!

 

[RaggedGT]

Have noobz 3D print you a New one

I mean honestly,if anybody on Stangnet has a 3D printer-it's him lol

 

[Noobz347]

Have noobz 3D print you a New one

I mean honestly,if anybody on Stangnet has a 3D printer-it's him lol

If you have an original, I might be able to pull that off. I don't do that sort of thing but I know people who do. I've been tempted to buy one.... twice.

 

[Noobz347]

The steering wheel wrap though... Find a leather one in the color that you want. After the rest gets the Dave treatment, it will look like a million bux.

 

[Davedacarpainter]

The steering wheel wrap though... Find a leather one in the color that you want. After the rest gets the Dave treatment, it will look like a million bux.

It is in spectacular condition other than the stain, here it is now.

Of course i've painted the middle pad as well. I have outlined it in silver too. It really looks brand new. When I get those cc buttons in, it'll be real nice.

 

[Davedacarpainter]

So I'm really busy at work all of the sudden.

Down side, not as much time as before working on my mustang.......

Upside, I can finally make some money! Making money is gooooood. Robby needs some new floor pans!

But i'll get something little done tomorrow in with a customer vehicle. These are my new handles and lock cylinders, they'll be the grey accent color tomorrow.

 

[Davedacarpainter]

Here....let me just slip these in there.....